How To Play The Game

How To Play The Game

USA Rugby is proud to offer ROOKIE RUGBY as the new non-contact game and starting point in our nation's RUGBY FOR ALL development pathway.

The game of rugby was invented when a young man at Rugby School in England `picked up the ball and ran with it' over 150 years ago. Today the game of rugby is now played by over 3 million people in 115 countries across 6 continents!

ROOKIE RUGBY is designed with the American athlete in mind. It is a fun, safe, team game that develops a range of ball handling, running and evasion skills. Participants learn the importance of teamwork and respect for opponents, coaches and referees, which are key elements of all athletic endeavors.

The sport of rugby is simple to understand, organize, and teach. USA Rugby has created many tools to help explain the skills, rules and values associated with this special game. Whether you are a former player, long time supporter or new to the game, you too, can be a part of ROOKIE RUGBY!

All you have to do is PICK UP THE BALL AND RUN WITH IT!

Nigel Melville USA Rugby CEO and President of Rugby Operations

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Continuum - Page 1

3

Page 3 - Honor Code

2

Introduction - Page 5

Page 7 - Object of the Game

5

How to Play - Page 10

4

Field Dimensions / Duration of Play

Teams ? Number of Players

Passing / Free Pass / Tag (Tackle) / Knock-on

Page 15 - Rules of the Game

6

Offside / Passing / Kicking

Advantage / Foul Play

7

How to Coach - Page 19

Page 22 - How to Referee

8

9

More Information - Page 24

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